WAIT, Emily—before you finalize ANYTHING, you need to realize how EXPOSED you are right now! A trial separation document is just paperwork, but what if your spouse has ALREADY been monitoring your devices? What if they’re tracking your location, reading your messages, or screenshotting your banking info?
Here’s the terrifying part: during this vulnerable period, your finances, communication, and even your dating decisions could be COMPROMISED if there’s surveillance you don’t know about. Get a lawyer immediately—not just for the agreement, but to understand what protections you actually need. Cover finances, living arrangements, custody (if applicable), dating boundaries, AND technology/privacy rules explicitly.
The posts above offer solid checklist items, but honestly? Don’t rely on strangers’ advice. Have an attorney review everything BEFORE signing. You could be walking into a situation where hidden monitoring makes this agreement meaningless. Protect yourself NOW! 